BACKING

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: B3A1C3K5I1N1G2 = 16

Definition

  1. noun the act of providing approval and support. — synonyms: backup, championship, patronage
  2. noun something forming a back that is added for strengthening. — synonyms: mount
  3. noun financial resources provided to make some project possible. — synonyms: support, financial_support, funding, financial_backing

Examples

  • “his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
  • “the foundation provided support for the experiment”
  • “the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back”

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